Add 3/42 and 9/70
3/42 + 9/70 is 1/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 27/210 = 15 + 27/210 = 42/210 - 42/210 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 3/42 + 9/70 = 1/5
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